Policy

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting approximately 1 in 31 children (3.2%) and approximately 2.2% of adults.[1],[2] Research shows that genetic factors significantly contribute to autism; hundreds of genes and chromosomal variations are known to increase the likelihood of autism.[3] Advances in genetic testing – such as genome sequencing – and large-scale collaborative genomic studies... Read More

Biomedical Research Funding Insufficient in President’s Budget Proposal On April 3, the Trump Administration released the President’s Budget Request (PBR) for FY 2027. The proposal cuts funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by 12.3 percent, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) by 37%, and the National Science Foundation (NSF) by more... Read More

Published: Friday, June 24, 2022, 3:15 PM U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, [email protected] Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade is unprecedented and deeply alarming. It will swiftly limit access to safe reproductive healthcare in many states and will inevitably deny pregnant people and families the choices they should have, including... Read More

As 2025 comes to a close, fiscal negotiations in Congress are intensifying, with significant implications for federal research budgets. Decisions on topline spending and appropriations will directly shape funding for agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), influencing grant availability,... Read More

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is deeply troubled by the recent layoffs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), National Science Foundation (NSF) and other agencies. These abrupt and unilateral decisions have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond the immediate loss of jobs. The impact on... Read More